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A white and blue high-speed train travels on tracks elevated on a bridge, passing in front of a steep, mist-covered hillside covered in lush green tea terraces. A traditional multi-tiered Chinese pagoda sits atop the hill in the distance.

Chengdu to Zhangjiajie by Train: How to Plan the Journey & What to Pack

Swapping the spicy, laid-back teahouses of Chengdu for the towering, mist-shrouded sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie is a classic Chinese adventure. [...]

A first-person view showing a person's arm holding a steel safety cable and their foot on a rocky mountain path. An orange safety lanyard from a harness is clipped to a thick metal chain secured to the rock. Ahead, a narrow path constructed from horizontal metal beams is built into the side of a steep cliff. In the background, dramatic, rugged mountains covered in green trees rise under a cloudy sky.

Hua Shan Survival Guide: Conquering China's Most Dangerous Hike

Mount Hua (Hua Shan) is not just a hike; it is a rite of passage for travelers in China. Famous [...]